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The pillaged headquarters
The Sinking City 2

The pillaged headquarters

Guide to solving 'The Key to the Headquarters' case in The Sinking City 2. Learn about Lewis Flynn's guilt, Throgmorton's reaction, and the consequences of your choices.

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Guide to solving 'The Key to the Headquarters' case in The Sinking City 2. Learn about Lewis Flynn's guilt, Throgmorton's reaction, and the consequences of your choices.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The case revolves around determining Lewis Flynn's guilt and deciding whether to tell Robert Throgmorton the truth.
  2. 2
    Evidence suggests Lewis Flynn was hired to kill those returning from Robert's expedition, indicating premeditated murder.
  3. 3
    If you tell Throgmorton the truth, he retaliates violently against Innsmouthers, leading to a race war.
  4. 4
    If you lie and tell Throgmorton that Lewis was already dead, you receive a thank-you note from Lewis.
  5. 5
    If you told Throgmorton the truth, you receive a note indicating the city has erupted into a race war.
  6. 6
    The case also reveals Will Hammond killed Paul, influenced by psychic hysteria. You witness this during a retrocognition vision.
Tips
  • Lying to Throgmorton about Lewis Flynn's fate may lead to a less destructive outcome for the city.
  • Pay attention to details in retrocognition visions, as they provide crucial context.
  • 'Hook, Line, and Sinker' trophy (awarded for completing the case, regardless of choices).
  • A note on your hotel bulletin board, with different content depending on whether you lied or told the truth to Throgmorton.

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